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Precurse :: Precurse (n.) A forerunning.

Tormentor :: Tormentor (n.) An implement for reducing a stiff soil, resembling a harrow, but running upon wheels..

Intercurrent :: Intercurrent (a.) Running between or among; intervening.

Zigzag :: Zigzag (n.) A molding running in a zigzag line; a chevron, or series of chevrons. See Illust. of Chevron, 3..

Shelf :: Shelf (v. i.) A piece of timber running the whole length of a vessel inside the timberheads.

Wind-broken :: Wind-broken (a.) Having the power of breathing impaired by the rupture, dilatation, or running together of air cells of the lungs, so that while the inspiration is by one effort, the expiration is by two; affected with pulmonary emphysema or with heaves; -- said of a horse..

Skylarking :: Skylarking (n.) The act of running about the rigging of a vessel in sport; hence, frolicking; scuffing; sporting; carousing..

Parallel :: Parallel (a.) Having the same direction or tendency; running side by side; being in accordance (with); tending to the same result; -- used with to and with.

Cursory :: Cursory (a.) Running about; not stationary.

Stagirite :: Staging (n.) The business of running stagecoaches; also, the act of journeying in stagecoaches..

Buddle :: Buddle (n.) An apparatus, especially an inclined trough or vat, in which stamped ore is concentrated by subjecting it to the action of running water so as to wash out the lighter and less valuable portions..

Homodromous :: Homodromous (a.) Running in the same direction; -- said of stems twining round a support, or of the spiral succession of leaves on stems and their branches..

Sea Room :: Sea room () Room or space at sea for a vessel to maneuver, drive, or scud, without peril of running ashore or aground..

Irrigate :: Irrigate (v. t.) To water; to wet; to moisten with running or dropping water; to bedew.

Inlet :: Inlet (n.) A bay or recess,as in the shore of a sea, lake, or large river; a narrow strip of water running into the land or between islands..

Transfluent :: Transfluent (a.) Flowing or running across or through; as, a transfluent stream..

Runaway :: Runaway (a.) Running away; fleeing from danger, duty, restraint, etc.; as, runaway soldiers; a runaway horse..

Scotchman :: Scotchman (n.) A piece of wood or stiff hide placed over shrouds and other rigging to prevent chafe by the running gear.

Stampede :: Stampede (v. t.) A wild, headlong scamper, or running away, of a number of animals; usually caused by fright; hence, any sudden flight or dispersion, as of a crowd or an army in consequence of a panic..

Start :: Start (v. t.) To cause to move or act; to set going, running, or flowing; as, to start a railway train; to start a mill; to start a stream of water; to start a rumor; to start a business..

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